SARAH POWELL

HEAD OF STUDENT MEDIA

SAVING THE DAY FOR STUDENT
MEDIA

Who am I?
I’m a 3rd year Literature student who has been a committed member of the Student Media
team throughout my three years in Cardiff. I worked as a NEWS EDITOR for gair rhydd during
my second year, and I am currently the SUB EDITOR. I am also a dedicated member of
XPRESS, working as part of the news team, and also producing a specialist radio show.
Working within VARIED platforms across the whole of Student Media has given me an
excellent grounding in journalism and has ensured that I have the dedication, insight and
understanding that the Head of Student Media needs.

What will I do for YOU?

Upload ONLINE content as the stories happen. I will create a unified online presence,
incorporating XPRESS, CUTV, GAIR RHYDD, QUENCH and PARK LIFE to bring you audio-visual
content around the clock, keeping you fully updated 24/7.

Diversify SPORTS and SOCIETIES COVERAGE – I will improve sports and societies coverage
across the whole of Student Media, ensuring that we fully highlight your events and
successes.

Publish more SUPPLEMENTS to showcase your talents and interests. I want PULLOUTS to
include more creative writing, photography and sports editorials to ensure that gair rhydd
remains your creative forum.

Launch a CUTV NEWS TEAM that will work alongside gair rhydd and XPRESS to provide online
visual news content so that you can always have access to the stories that matter to you,
even when you’re not on campus.

Improve the equipment for XPRESS to maintain high quality output. I will also encourage
outside broadcast events and ensure that we continue to reach you through University
cafes, keeping you tuned-in throughout the day.

Conduct more INVESTIGATIONS to bring you the juicy stories you want to hear about. I
will ensure that Student Media continues to keep you up-to-date with accurate, honest
reporting.

Continue to support, develop and integrate PARK LIFE as a vital part of the Student Media
team.

Improve COMMUNICATION, INTEGRATION and CROSS PROMOTION. I will work towards a

more unified Student Media team that works effectively TOGETHER whilst maintaining a high
standard of journalism that represents and fulfils your needs.

Focus on keeping Cardiff Student Media RELEVANT TO YOU. Issuing a CAMPUS-WIDE SURVEY
to see how we can continue to improve output and identify with the student body. Student
Media is YOUR mouthpiece and I want to ensure that your needs are met.